For decades, the agricultural industry has been at the forefront of innovation, continually adapting to meet global demands and environmental challenges.

Maximizing homegrown forages is appealing to many dairy producers, especially as they face tough market conditions.

The growing season has a large impact on our corn silage, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have options to manage the variables.

The foundation of most diets fed to dairy and beef cattle includes forages, but making them into high-quality silage that can be fed year-round is a challenge.

Forage quality is a crucial consideration on a dairy, impacting the success and profitability of your operation.

Timing of alfalfa cutting is a critical management practice to maximize yield potential, quality, and profitability.

By concentrating on improving bale density, producers can significantly enhance their return on investment.

Erratic weather patterns across the U.S. have stressed many silage crops in the field. Some regions and forage crops have experienced prolonged high temperatures and drought.

Krull identified several key drivers of corn silage yield and quality, including management, environment and genetics. Poor management will not compensate for poor genetics or adverse weather conditions and vice versa.